A post like this is dangerous for two reasons (which, incidentally, are not the two reasons I’m going to give you to subscribe):

  1. It may betray a bent toward number-mongering. It’s very easy, after all, to locate your identity as a blogger in how many people subscribe to your posts.
  2. It may suggest that the issue is of small significance. A case defended by two points typically smacks of a puny defense.

My response to the two dangers is:

  1. Simply because an action may be poorly motivated does not require that it must be. There are plenty of right reasons (well, at least two) to appeal for subscriptions, which I’ll get to in a jiffy.
  2. A case defended by two points may in fact be sizable, provided that the two points are significant. My hope is that the latter is the situation here.

With that said, here are my two reasons why I think you should subscribe to The Fool’s Gold. I give two because it will be easier to remember and because the number two embodies the healthy symbiosis I hope to commend:

  1. Subscribing to The Fool’s Gold will be a help to you. Instead of visiting the blog to see if there have been any new posts, you can receive automatic updates either through e-mail or through an RSS reader like the one Google offers (Abraham Piper offers a helpful explanation to guide you through the process). This will save you time and almost certain frustration. Furthermore, subscribing to The Fool’s Gold is absolutely free and you can unsubscribe at any time you want. It’s a win-win situation.
  2. Subscribing to The Fool’s Gold will be a help to others. By seeing how many regularly read this blog, potential subscribers will be encouraged to trust the content they find and join our happy crew. Furthermore, your subscription is an encouragement to me. It really helps me to know how many of you are out there and spurs me on to keep my hand to the plow.

So, if you’re persuaded by my two-pronged case, click on the link on the left-hand side of the blog that says “Subscribe to the Fool’s Gold.” You’ll be directed to a page that will give you a list of subscription options to choose from. After that, you’re on your way to digital bliss. Enjoy!